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Is the stock market open on Veterans Day 2026? Are banks open today? What's closed on November 11?
Veterans Day 2026: Is the stock market open today? The US stock market will remain open on Wednesday, November 11, even as banks, federal offices and the bond market observe Veterans Day. The NYSE and Nasdaq will follow their regular trading schedules.
OpenAI acquires AI travel startup Odessia; founder Francis Davidson to join team
OpenAI has recently acquired Odessia, a travel startup that utilises artificial intelligence for planning trips. Founder Francis Davidson expressed enthusiasm about joining OpenAI to enhance future travel experiences. Odessia was launched less than one year ago and has gained significant user interest in travel planning.
Gemini 4 Carbon opens to developers, enterprises with advanced AI capabilities for complex tasks
Google has expanded access to its Gemini 4 Carbon artificial intelligence (AI) model to developers, businesses, scientists and consumers, as it seeks to bring advanced AI capabilities to tasks such as software development, financial research and cybersecurity that require multiple steps and extended reasoning.
Adobe, Canva, Figma tools in Claude: Anthropic lets users edit photos, PDFs and designs without switching apps
Anthropic has upgraded its AI assistant Claude, allowing users to edit photos and work on PDFs directly within applications. Users can now interact with tools like Adobe and Canva without switching between different windows. Claude can make direct changes in applications as users monitor the edits in real-time. Additional integrations with apps such as Figma and Shopify are also under development.
Noah Kahan Tour Tickets: How to buy tickets during presales for Last of the Bugs World 2027 Tour? All about Spotify Presale, Mastercard Preferred and General Sale
Noah Kahan Tour tickets are now available in presale. The general sale of the Last of the Bugs World 2027 Tour will start from November 12. The tour will have four shows at Fenway Park in Boston. Several shows will be organized across North America and Europe. Tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster, Spotify and select resale sites.
Maharashtra plans FY28 IPO for state power transmission firm MSETCL; approval likely soon
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company (MSETCL) is targeting an FY28 IPO to raise ₹7,000-8,000 crore, with a proposal submitted to the state government and approval expected within two months, according to Additional Chief Secretary Abha Shukla. The transmission utility has appointed six banks for the proposed listing and plans to use the funds to participate in tariff-based competitive bidding projects.
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Anthropic IPO: Amazon, Google could make staggering over USD 400 billion from Claude maker's successful listing. Here's how
Anthropic IPO: Amazon has invested at least $13 billion in Anthropic and in April agreed to invest up to an additional $20 billion. Google has committed up to $40 billion to Anthropic, including an initial $10 billion investment announced in April.

When is Veterans Day 2026? Are post offices, USPS, UPS and FedEx open or closed? Is there mail delivery?
When is Veterans Day?: Veterans Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, November 11. USPS post offices will be closed and regular mail delivery will be suspended on Veterans Day, while UPS will operate normally and FedEx will follow a modified service schedule. Regular USPS services will resume on Thursday, November 12.

India doesn’t have a savings problem. It has a savings incentive problem
Indian households are saving more than ever. The bigger question now is whether money kept accessible in a savings account can also earn meaningful value while it waits to be used.

When every bank has an app, what actually makes digital banking different?
With UPI resetting customer expectations, the real differentiator in digital banking is no longer having an app, but how seamlessly it brings payments, savings, investments and credit together in one place.

Australia to adopt 'mandatory' AI safeguards
Artificial intelligence companies will have to abide by new "mandatory" safeguards when operating in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday. With immense renewable energy potential and vast stretches of uninhabited land, Australia has billed itself as a prime location for the data centres needed to power artificial intelligence.

Anthropic unveils new Fable, Mythos models as competition heats up ahead of IPO
Anthropic on Monday unveiled two new AI models, Claude Fable 5.2 and Claude Mythos 5.2, as the OpenAI rival looks to strengthen its position in the fast-growing AI market ahead of its planned IPO.

Indian organisations on edge as sites fail to Captcha AI intruders
Personal AI agents such as Instinct, Muse, Grokbot and OpenClaw have taken over the consumer internet in the US. But last month, major US banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley, reportedly flagged AI agents such as Meta’s Muse accessing customer accounts using login credentials voluntarily shared by users laying bare the risks of handing AI agents the keys to consumers’ digital lives.

From streaming to software, microdrama startups rewrite their growth pitch
Peak XV Partners-backed Dashverse has discontinued its consumer platform DashReels and is looking to raise $30-40 million, largely for Frameo AI, its video production software for businesses. Eloelo, which raised $80 million this week led by Hornbill Capital and NBCUniversal, is investing in Dolphin AI, its new production suite, alongside content creation and international expansion.

Nvidia scandal: The AI arms race puts human spies back into the game
The Nvidia controversy involving CEO Jensen Huang and a woman suspected by US intelligence of having links to Beijing has renewed concerns over corporate espionage in the AI industry. Recent cases involving OpenAI and Google have also highlighted risks from insiders and traditional spying methods.

Nvidia stock crashes 8% after a 'foreign intelligence' probe initiated by AI company into CEO Jensen Huang
Nvidia's announcement of the investigation on Sunday followed Huang's acknowledgment that he had been intimate with a business executive who, according to The New York Times, U.S. intelligence determined was gathering information for China.

Beyond Nvidia: Alice Huang’s reported ties to Gigabyte’s leaders and a data-centre business serving Alibaba
China's alleged spying operation targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang goes beyond one executive. A New York Times investigation links Alice Huang, reportedly recruited by China's top intelligence agency, to Gigabyte's leadership and a Singapore-based data-centre company serving Alibaba. The operation allegedly aimed to gather information on Nvidia's advanced AI chips and influence their exports to China.

Federal Benefits Open Season 2027: Check key dates, FEHB premium hike, and VA employee guide
The upcoming open season for the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, as well as the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program, provides active Federal employees with the opportunity to enroll, modify their plans, or adjust contributions. Notably, an increase in premiums for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program is anticipated for 2027. Changes made during this period will take effect on January 10, 2027, ensuring comprehensive healthcare access.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's secret affair: Why did US intelligence suspect Alice Huang of spying for China?
Alice Huang, a Chinese entrepreneur, is under scrutiny for alleged connections to the Ministry of State Security in China. US intelligence suspects she could have obtained confidential insights about Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, raising questions about her impact on Nvidia's chip sales. As a precaution, Nvidia's board has begun evaluating its relationship with Huang and her enterprise amidst growing concerns over China's tech ambitions.

Russia may have lost up to 450,000 people in Ukraine war, leaked death records suggest
Russia has officially recorded around 400,000 fatalities due to its invasion of Ukraine, as per confidential Rosstat data. Spanning the period from February 2022 to August 2026, nearly 392,700 of these deaths are linked to the conflict. This information, sourced from over 11 million death certificates by Belarusian and Ukrainian hackers, sheds light on the tragic human impact of the persistent war in Ukraine.

Indianapolis Marathon tracking: How to follow Monumental Marathon 2026 live, check results, course map and start times
Indianapolis Marathon 2026 tracking: The 2026 CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and Half Marathon take place on November 7. You can track Indianapolis Marathon participants through the official CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Participants from all 50 US states and more than 35 countries are expected to take part.

Saturday bank holiday: Are bank branches open today, November 7, 2026? Check details
Customers should mark November 7, 2026, on their calendars as banks will be fully operational on this first Saturday of the month. They will be able to process cash deposits, withdrawals, and cheque services. However, bank closures will occur on the second and fourth Saturdays. Additionally, with upcoming holidays such as Diwali and Guru Nanak Jayanti, it’s advisable to check the holiday schedule for effective banking planning.

OpenAI kicks off charm offensive to change voters' view of data centers
Stunning victories by Democrats in US midterm elections this week have been interpreted by many as Americans repudiating tech industry plans to build data centers across the country.

OpenAI launches GPT-6 Cyber with 'Critical' cybersecurity rating
OpenAI released GPT-6 Cyber, a model built to find and exploit security flaws, to a small group of vetted customers on Thursday, rating it "Critical" in cybersecurity under its safety framework.

Apple cuts employee AI budgets in cost-control push
Apple has reduced employee budgets for AI usage as part of a broader effort to rein in costs, even as it seeks to expand the use of AI across its operations, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Sam Altman becomes Ram Altman: OpenAI CEO accepts suggestion, changes display name on X
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has changed his display name on X to "Ram Altman" after facing online criticism over his remarks about the use of Random Access Memory (RAM) in personal computers. The controversy started after his appearance on the Cheeky Pint podcast, where he questioned whether allocating large amounts of memory to individual desktop and laptop users was an efficient use of limited global supplies.

India has never allowed genetically modified products' import, won't do in future: Piyush Goyal
India continues to maintain a strict policy against the import of genetically modified products, as stated by Minister Piyush Goyal. He highlighted that the dairy sector remains particularly sensitive and has not been opened in trade agreements. Goyal emphasized India's commitment to protecting its agricultural and fisheries sectors while seeking preferential market access for textiles and pharmaceuticals.

India has never allowed import of GM products, will never open dairy sector: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized India’s commitment to safeguarding its dairy sector from free trade agreement pressures. He reiterated the nation's opposition to imports of genetically modified products, considering them sensitive. Goyal mentioned efforts to unlock new employment opportunities and promote domestic agriculture for competitive exports.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman questions why people keep so much RAM in their computers; but what happens when the internet goes down?
Altman questioned the efficiency of people keeping large amounts of DRAM in personal computers when that memory is being used only around 5% of the time. He argued that from a global resource-allocation perspective, memory could be used more efficiently in cloud data centres, where multiple users can access shared computing resources.
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